Preschool UPK Teacher

Northern Rivers Family of Services•City of Schenectady, NY

3d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool UPK Teacher develops classroom instructional plans and supports students in meeting academic and behavioral goals. The role provides an inviting, child-centered learning environment guided by the contracting school district’s curriculum, New York State Early Learning Guidelines, and other applicable curriculum documents. The teacher plans and implements daily instruction responsive to individual students, assesses and records student progress, and supports students’ social, physical, emotional, and sensory needs. The position is onsite in Schenectady, New York, and reports to the Preschool Teacher, Special Education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Nice To Haves

New York State certification valid for service in early childhood or childhood grades, or for students with disabilities in early childhood grades, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow agency procedures and state and federal regulations concerning the school and students.
Create an inviting learning environment based on the contracting school district’s curriculum, NYS Early Learning Guidelines, and other state and local curriculum documents.
Develop and implement daily lesson plans that reflect individual student needs and curriculum goals.
Assess student progress through daily anecdotal records and by determining growth against curriculum goals.
Provide materials and experiences that address each student’s social, physical, and emotional needs.
Create a child-centered classroom balancing open-ended exploration, teacher-guided inquiry, structured activities, and sensory-based play to foster curiosity, engagement, and reasoning.
Plan and coordinate parents’ and classroom volunteers’ work in daily activities and special events.
Communicate with parents through conferences, daily notes, journals, and phone calls, and develop activities that promote home-school relationships.
Participate in district and OCFS professional development on curriculum and current early childhood issues.
Maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with law, district and program policy, and administrative regulations.
Coordinate and model classroom Pyramid practices and strategies.
Support student safety and well-being by following classroom and schoolwide procedures.
Follow school and agency procedures for reporting incidents, including behavior incident reports and reports involving child or sexual abuse, substance abuse, harassment, bullying, and violence.
Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, administrators, medical staff, and other school staff to provide integrated support, assistance, and treatment to students.
Follow safety procedures and participate in safety program activities.